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Mobile Suit V Gundam - Kidou Senshi Victory Gundam

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Broadcast period

April 2, 1993 - March 25, 1994

■Broadcasting station

TV Asahi

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 51

■Original Story

Original author: Hajime Yatate, Yoshiyuki Tomino

■ Director

Yoshiyuki Tomino

■ Production

Production cooperation: Dentsu, Sotsu Agency

■Works

© Sotsu, Sunrise

■ Story

Universal Century 153. A century and a half has passed since the human sphere of life expanded into space, and Earth is in a period of turmoil known as the "Space Warring States Era." Meanwhile, Uso Evin and Shakti Karin, who live in the illegal settlement of Point Casarelia in Eastern Europe, are caught up in a battle between the Zanscare Empire, a colony nation that has invaded Earth, and the Liga Militia, a resistance organization that opposes them, and are inevitably drawn into the battle. Wanting to protect the people around him, Uso becomes the pilot of the Victory Gundam. On his first visit to space, he meets the children of Highland, but at the same time loses many of his friends.

■Cast

・Uso Evin / Daisuke Sakaguchi / Shakti Karin / Yumi Kuroda / Othello Henryk / Masayuki Nakata / Warren Trace / Rika Matsumoto / Susie Lillean / Satomi Koorogi / Marvette Fingerhut / Fumiko Shiraishi / Junko Jenko / Yuko Kobayashi / Tomokazu Seki / Elisha Kransky / Michiyo Yanagisawa / Martina Kransky / Konami Yoshida / Chronocle Asher / Omiyuki Dan / Farah Griffon / Ai Orikasa / Muttama Zgan / Hiroshi Naka / Fonse Kagachi / Kaneomi Oya / Maria Pia Armonia / Emi Shinohara / Katejina Ruth / Kumiko Watanabe / Narration / Jouji Nakata

■ Main staff

・General Director: Yoshiyuki Tomino ・Character Design: Koji Osaka ・Mecha Design: Kunio Okawara, Hajime Katoki, Junya Ishigaki ・Screenplay: Akira Okeya, Sukehiro Tomita, Hideki Sonoda, Kazuhiko Kobe ・Music: Senju

■ Main Characters

ÜSO EWIN / The protagonist of the story. He lived with Shakti and others at Point Casarelia, but after being caught up in a battle between the Zanscare Empire Army of Lageen and the Liga Militaire's Camion Corps, he sets out on a journey in search of clues regarding his missing parents. His parents are Hangelg Ewin and Myura Migel, who hold positions in the leadership of the Liga Militaire. Gender: Male. Age: 13 years old.
・SHAHKTI KAREEN/Uso's neighbor living in Casarelia. Daughter of Maria, Queen of the Zanscare Empire. Separated from Maria at a young age, she was raised by adoptive parents in Casarelia, but was only aware of her real mother as her "aunt." She dislikes Uso getting involved in battles, but leaves Casarelia to follow Uso on his journey to find his parents, and when she finds out that Uso has gone into space, she stows away on the Reinhorse. She is thrown into space during a battle and taken in by Zanscare, where it is discovered that she is Maria's daughter. Perhaps because she is of Maria blood, she has the ability to sense the presence and death of people, which becomes more pronounced when she is reunited with her mother, Maria. Gender: Female. Age: 11 years old.
・Marbet Fingerhat/A female V-type pilot of the Camion Squadron. After injuring her leg during a battle with Chronocle, she met Uso and began working with him. She is trusted by everyone for her earnestness and sincerity, and acts like an older sister to the children of White Ark. She is deeply in love with Oliver, who leads the Shulack Squadron. Although she feels jealous of his environment, she believes in his sincerity, and they get married in Macedonia, and she becomes pregnant with his child. Gender: Female. Age: 22.
ODELO HENRIK: The leader of a group of boys who were burned out of Lageen and taken in by the Camion Team. Although he appears to behave violently, he is also considerate of those younger than him. He feels a sense of rivalry with Uso, which later leads him to become a pilot. He is issued a Gunblaster in Khorezm, and thereafter serves as a pilot for the White Ark Team. He falls in love at first sight with Elisha, whom he meets in Highlands, and after some desperate negotiations, they become romantically involved. Gender: Male. Age: 15.
WARREN TRACE: A war orphan boy who was taken in by the Camion team and traveled with them. He is Othello's younger brother. He often saves the boys from danger thanks to his tendency to get a fever when he is nervous. He stows away on Uso's shuttle as Artie Gibraltar and goes into space. He falls in love with Martina, a Highland girl he meets there, but it seems that his future is full of difficulties. Gender: Male. Age: 13.
・SUZY RELANE - A war orphan who was burned out of Lageen. She was taken in by the Camion Corps along with Odelo and the others. Originally a resourceful child, she also acquired life skills by helping Shakti. She knows better than anyone the pain of losing a parent, and while traveling from battlefield to battlefield, she cultivates her own kindness towards others. She stows away on a Reinhorse with Shakti and goes into space. She is taken to the Zanscare Empire, but after escaping, she remains on the battlefield as a crew member of the White Ark, taking on odd jobs. Gender: Female. Age: 9 years old.
Junko Jenko/JUNKO JENKO/The leader of the Shurack team. She has a sisterly personality and is loved by the other team members, who call her "big sister." Her favorite food is lemonade. Her fierce fighting style, which never lets up even when her comrades are on the brink of death, makes Oliver and Usso think she is "rushing to die," but the truth of this is unclear. Gender: Female. Age: ?
・TOMACHE MASSARIK/The oldest of the Highland children. He seems to be good at engineering, having modified Haro so that it could operate in space and piloting the Sinope. He seems to get along well with Odelo and the others, as he works with the boys in the Camion Corps and acted as a liaison between his fathers and the Liga Militia during the capture of Kailasgiri. He becomes a Gunblaster pilot with Odelo, and although inexperienced, he participates in the Liga Militia's operations as a member of the White Ark MS Corps. Gender: Male. Age: 17.
ELISCHA KRANSKIE: A child from the solar power satellite Highland. Martina's older sister. After escaping Highland, she travels with Tomas and the others. Othello falls in love with her at first sight, and her passionate advances lead her to start dating him. On a date in the North Sea, she receives a whale amulet as a keepsake from him. After leaving her parents' home and boarding the White Ark, she and her sister are in charge of reconnaissance and support duties in the rear. Gender: Female. Age: 15.
・Martina Kranski／A child from Highland. She was captured by Sinope but was rescued by Warren and his men, and they began to travel together. She has a strong-willed personality and pushes herself even when she is not feeling well, which led her to take the risky step of infiltrating the Amelia Colony. Having grown up in space, she seems to be having difficulty adapting to the Earth's environment, which is filled with various smells. She boarded the White Ark with her sister and fought hard to provide logistical support for Uso and his men. Gender: Female. Age: 12 years old.

■Subtitle

・Episode 1: "White Mobile Suit"
Episode 2: "The Day I Met the Machine"
Episode 3: "Uso's Battle"
Episode 4: "For Whom Do We Fight?"
Episode 5: Gozzola's Counterattack
・Episode 6: "The Brilliance of a Warrior"
Episode 7: "The Sound of the Guillotine"
Episode 8: "Fierce Battle! Wave Attack"
・Episode 9: "Departure"
Episode 10: "Brilliant! Shurak Squad"
Episode 11: "The Shulack Squad's Barrier"
Episode 12: "Smash the Guillotine"
Episode 13: "Gibraltar Airspace"
Episode 14: "The Battle of Gibraltar"
・Episode 15/"Space Dust"
Episode 16: "Leanhorse emerges"
・Episode 17/"Queen of the Empire"
Episode 18: "Space Fleet Battle"
Episode 19: "Search for Shakti"
・Episode 20: "The Night Before the Final Battle"
Episode 21: "Attack the Strategic Satellite"
Episode 22: "The Space Tiger"
Episode 23: "Infiltrating Zanscare"
・Episode 24/“Capital Battle”
Episode 25: "To the enemy ship and enemy territory"
・Episode 26/"Maria and Uso"
Episode 27: "A Flash Through Space"
・Episode 28: "The Great Escape"
・Episode 29/"New Suit V2"
・Episode 30/"Mother's Gundam"
・Episode 31 / "Motorrad Launch"
・Episode 32/"Doggora's Advance"
Episode 33: "People who live in the sea"
・Episode 34: "The Giant Roller Strategy"
Episode 35: "Mother or Shakti?"
Episode 36: "Mother, Return to the Earth"
・Episode 37: "Twin Lad's Counterattack"
Episode 38: "Set the North Sea on Fire"
Episode 39: "Song of the Wings of Light"
Episode 40: "Under the Ultra-High Altitude Attack"
Episode 41: "The Battlefield My Father Made"
Episode 42: "Fresh blood in a vortex of light"
Episode 43: "Fara, the Battlefield Comet"
Episode 44: "Love is at the End of the Light"
Episode 45: Uso Dances in a Hallucination
Episode 46: "Tashiro Rebellion"
Episode 47: "Women's Battlefield"
Episode 48: "Disappearing Life, Blooming Life"
・Episode 49: "On the Angel's Halo"
Episode 50: "A showdown sparked by hatred"
Episode 51: "The Ascension of Angels"

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・#01～#31
・"STAND UP TO THE VICTORY"
Lyrics: Rin Ihagi, Reo Mikami Composition: Tomohisa Kawazoe Arrangement: Koichi Kaminaga, Tomohisa Kawazoe, Tatsuhito Inoue Singer: Tomohisa Kawazoe OP2
・#32～#51
・"Don't Stop! Carry On!"
Lyrics: Yui Nishiwaki; Composition: Seiji Koizumi; Arrangement: Hirohiko Fukuda; Singer: RD
・ED1
・#01～#31
・"WINNERS FOREVER~Victors~"
Lyrics and composition by Tomoyo Nagatomo; Arrangement by Masakazu Itakura; Singer by INFIX
・ED2
・#32～#51
・"Once again TENDERNESS"
Lyrics: Tsukasa Hamaguchi; Music: Miharu Ataka; Arrangement: Takeshi Hayama; Singer: KIXS

Mobile Suit V Gundam - Kidou Senshi Victory Gundam Review and Recommendation

Mobile Suit Victory Gundam is a TV anime series that aired from 1993 to 1994, and is known for its particularly deep themes and realistic depictions of war, even among the Gundam series. The story is set in the year 153 of the Universal Century, when the Earth sphere enters a period of chaos known as the "Space Warring States Period," and the young protagonist Uso Evin becomes embroiled in the battles. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and features of this work, as well as the recommended points.

Story and Themes

The story of Mobile Suit Victory Gundam revolves around the battle between the Zanscare Empire, which has invaded Earth, and the League Militaire, which resists them. The protagonist, Uso Evin, fights as a member of the League Militaire on his journey to find his parents. Through his growth and battles, the film makes us think deeply about the cruelty of war, human dignity, and hope.

A major feature of this work is its realistic depiction of war. It realistically depicts the horror of war from the perspective of ordinary civilians and the tragedy of soldiers who lose their lives on the battlefield. In addition, Uso's "Newtype" abilities allow the work to depict the psychological effects of war and delve into the depths of the human psyche. The combination of these elements allows the work to convey a powerful message to the viewer.

character

Each character in Mobile Suit Victory Gundam is unique and deep. The protagonist, Uso Evin, is only 13 years old, but he is depicted growing on the battlefield. His purity and strength move viewers. Female characters such as Shakti Kalin and Marvette Fingerhut also leave a strong impression. Their actions and decisions move the story forward and give viewers something to think about.

Of particular note is Othello Henryk, Uso's rival. Despite his rough appearance, he is portrayed as kind and responsible towards his comrades. It is also moving to see children such as Warren Trace and Susie Lilane grow up on the battlefield. The human drama woven by these characters is one of the attractions of this work.

Mechanical Design

The mechanical designs for Mobile Suit Victory Gundam were created by famous designers such as Kunio Okawara, Hajime Katoki, and Junya Ishigaki. The design of the Victory Gundam in particular is original and beautiful, setting it apart from the conventional Gundam series. The Zanscare Empire's mobile suits are also unique, adding to the excitement of the battlefield.

In this work, strategy and tactics are also important elements, not just mobile suit battles. The strategy of the League Militia and the overwhelming power of the Zanscare Empire are depicted, allowing viewers to feel the realism of the battlefield. The development and improvement process of mobile suits is also depicted, making it an interesting technical piece to enjoy.

music

The music for Mobile Suit Victory Gundam was composed by Akira Senju. His music contributes greatly to expressing the tension, sadness, and hope of the battlefield. In particular, the opening theme "STAND UP TO THE VICTORY" and the ending theme "WINNERS FOREVER" are masterpieces that resonate deeply with viewers. The background music used in the film also has the effect of stirring emotions as the story unfolds.

Recommended points

Mobile Suit Victory Gundam is a Gundam series that has particularly realistic depictions of war and deep themes. Its content, which makes viewers think about the horrors of war, human dignity, and hope, conveys a strong message to viewers. In addition, the unique and deep characters, beautiful mecha designs, and moving music are also part of the appeal of this work.

Here are some reasons why I recommend this film:

• Realistic depiction of war : The horrors of war and the tragedies on the battlefield are depicted realistically from the perspective of ordinary civilians, allowing viewers to gain a deeper understanding of the nature of war.
• Deep themes : The film explores thought-provoking themes about the cruelty of war, human dignity and hope, encouraging viewers to reexamine their own values ​​and beliefs.
• Unique characters : Each character, including Uso and Evin, has their own unique personality and depth. Their growth and human drama will move the audience.
• Beautiful mecha design : The designs of the mobile suits, including the Victory Gundam, are beautiful and powerful, allowing viewers to feel the tension and excitement of the battlefield.
• Inspiring Music : Akira Senjyu's music does a great job of expressing the tension, sadness, and hope of the battlefield. The opening and ending themes in particular resonate deeply with the viewer.

As mentioned above, Mobile Suit Victory Gundam is a work with particularly deep themes and realistic depictions of war, even among the Gundam series. In addition to conveying a strong message to viewers, you can also enjoy the unique characters, beautiful mecha designs, and moving music. Please watch this work and experience its charm.